Easter Safety Tips for Southern Indiana Parents
When we think of Easter... Easter egg hunts, colorful eggs and chocolate bunnies are a few things that may come to mind. But, there are dangers that we need to be aware of when taking part in these exciting activities with our children.
Food Poisoning
Coloring eggs is a favorite pastime with children. It is important that hard-boiled eggs be refrigerated, if consuming this Easter tradition. All buffet items should be refrigerated or thrown away after two hours. Hot foods should be cooked to a high enough internal temperature as to kill harmful bacteria.
Food Allergies
According to Food Allergy.com:
- Over 5.6 million children have allergies